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Tokyo Private Tour - Try kimono rental in Asakusa
Try kimono rental in Asakusa
Tokyo Private Tour - Bring your name in Japanese as souvenir!
Bring your name in Japanese as souvenir!
Tokyo Private Tour - Fun experience and good learning of history!
Fun experience and good learning of history!
Tokyo Private Tour - Maccha ceremony by antique tea bowl
Maccha ceremony by antique tea bowl
Tokyo Private Tour - If you want night life in Tokyo, Shinjuku is the answer. Also here, a various kinds of new activities available.
If you want night life in Tokyo, Shinjuku is the answer. Also here, a various kinds of new activities available.
Tokyo Private Tour - If you like seafood, Tsukiji Market is for street food or sushi lunch!
If you like seafood, Tsukiji Market is for street food or sushi lunch!
Tokyo Private Tour - If you don't like seafood, try some other Japanese cuisine such as Tempura, Ramen noodles, Soba buckwheat noodles and Okonomiyaki (Japanese pizza).
If you don't like seafood, try some other Japanese cuisine such as Tempura, Ramen noodles, Soba buckwheat noodles and Okonomiyaki (Japanese pizza).
Tokyo Private Tour - Delicious fluffy pancakes!
Delicious fluffy pancakes!
Tokyo Private Tour - Samurai Ninja museum recommended!
Samurai Ninja museum recommended!
Tokyo Private Tour - Calligraphy workshop
Calligraphy workshop
Tokyo Private Tour - Tailor-made Ukiyoe workshop. Feel free to ask me!
Tailor-made Ukiyoe workshop. Feel free to ask me!
Tokyo Private Tour - You can bring your Ukiyoe after workshop.
You can bring your Ukiyoe after workshop.
Tokyo Private Tour - Ueno Park (greenery, culture and samurai history), Yanaka local walking
Ueno Park (greenery, culture and samurai history), Yanaka local walking
Tokyo Private Tour - Imprrial Palace ground is a former Edo Castle. East Gardens of Imperial Palace and Nijubashi Double Bridge is popular.
Imprrial Palace ground is a former Edo Castle. East Gardens of Imperial Palace and Nijubashi Double Bridge is popular.
Tokyo Private Tour - Ginza, famous as district with world-class bland shops, but there are more about Ginza. Let's find out.
Ginza, famous as district with world-class bland shops, but there are more about Ginza. Let's find out.
Tokyo Private Tour - Asakusa's Senso-ji temple is one of the top tourist spots in Tokyo. Night time walking is comfortable with less people.
Asakusa's Senso-ji temple is one of the top tourist spots in Tokyo. Night time walking is comfortable with less people.
Tokyo Private Tour - Sumida boat cruise is always my favorite. From Asakusa, take a boat to Hamarikyu garden or Odaiba. Relaxing!
Sumida boat cruise is always my favorite. From Asakusa, take a boat to Hamarikyu garden or Odaiba. Relaxing!
Tokyo Private Tour - There are a lot of  beautiful Japanese-style gardens in Tokyo. Let me pick one for you according to your plan.
There are a lot of beautiful Japanese-style gardens in Tokyo. Let me pick one for you according to your plan.
Tokyo Private Tour - Shibuya scramble Crossing is getting worldly well-known now. Hachi-ko dog statue is just nearby.
Shibuya scramble Crossing is getting worldly well-known now. Hachi-ko dog statue is just nearby.
Tokyo Private Tour - Akihabara electric town. Sub-culture (Otaku) Mecca!
Akihabara electric town. Sub-culture (Otaku) Mecca!
Tokyo Private Tour - Yanak is local Shitamachi (local town) area, retaining the old town atmosphere. Get lost in small narrow alleys.
Yanak is local Shitamachi (local town) area, retaining the old town atmosphere. Get lost in small narrow alleys.

Tokyo One-day As You Like with Kaori

Highlights
Tokyo Tour Guide - Kaori S.

Joined 2019

Kaori S.
4.98 / 5
(127 reviews)
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Tokyo
Japanese (Native), English
8 hours
Private tour (only you and Kaori S.)
Up to 4 people

This tour fits all, from first timers to repeaters who love local experiences. You can choose what you like from spots listed, or I can pick up for you if you don't have clue. Just let me know your preferences. I can make a good combination of old and modern, major and local. Tokyo has a lot more besides the list. As full day tour (up to 8h), please pick up 3 or 4 spots. Or you can request specific spot not on the list. "Enjoy together with fun learning" is what you can expect with me.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel, or your choice in Tokyo 23 wards.

Asakusa, Senso-ji Temple, Nakamise shopping street

Meiji-jingu Shrine surrounded by 100 year forest in the very center

Harajuku, Takeshita street, Omote-sando (architecture paradise), Cat street

Shibuya Crossing, Hachi dog statue, Tokyu Food Show

Tokyo station, East Gardens of Imperial Palace or Nijubashi (double bridge)

Tsukiji Market, Ginza, Kabuki-za theater, Hamarikyu-gardens

Ueno Park (greenery, culture and samurai history), Yanaka local walking

Shinjuku-gyoen gardens, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Observatory, Kabuki-cho, Memory Lane

Tokyo Skytree, Soramachi shopping complex, Pokemon center

Tokyo Tower, Zojo-ji Temple (shogun's temple)

Kappabashi kitchen street, food samples shop, knives shopping

Odaiba (new water front, popular for families and couples), Gundam robot statue, Fuji-TV, Rainbow Bridge

Roppongi Hills, Mori Art Museum, Tokyo Midtown, Roppongi Art Triangle

TeamLab Planets, TeamLab Borderless digital museum

Sumida boat cruise between Asakusa and Odaiba

A lot more... local towns

Ending Point

At your hotel, or your choice in Tokyo 23 wards.

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee (up to 8h),

guide's transportation fee in the city,

hotel meet-up, send-off in Tokyo

What‘s not included

transportation fee (you), food and drinks (you and guide), entrance fee (you and guide)

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【Major fees on tour day】

For you, depending on what you have. (Ex. Welcome Suica.)

It would be around 1,000~2,000 JPY per a day.

More info below.

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If take Sumida boat cruise :

・Between Asakusa and Odaiba (65min): adult : 2,000 yen / kids under 12 yo : 1,000 yen

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>Transportation Tips in Tokyo.

If you’re staying in Tokyo for a few days, getting either of below at the airport makes your travel easier. Both require passport to purchase.

●Welcome SUICA (or Mobile Welcome Suica) for travelers (transportation IC card) is recommended to get around easily in Japan. Conveniently usable in all major cities in Japan.

●Tokyo Subway Ticket(24h / 48h / 72h)

Unlimited travel ticket for Tokyo Metro & Toei Metro (Not available for JR). Best value for Tokyo visitors. But limited line availability.

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For more information for transportation system in Tokyo, refer to my blog.

"What's the best ticket for Tokyo transportation?"

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【Optional】Hired cars

I'm happy to work with hired car you arranged at your end.

Tour Important Information

・This is a walking tour using public transportation. Please wear comfortable shoes.

・Taxi is available occasionally upon your request.

・Please bring some Japanese Yen, because some small shops don't accept credit cards in Japan.

>Tuskiji Market

・Tuskiji Inner Market has moved to Toyosu. But we can still enjoy Tsukiji Outer Market for street food and Sushi restaurants.

・Some shops are closed on Sundays and Wednesdays at Tuskiji Market, due to Toyosu market's holidays.

>Transportation Tips in Tokyo.

If you’re staying in Tokyo for a few days, getting either of below at the airport makes your travel easier. Both requires passport to purchase.

●Welcome SUICA for travelers (transportation IC card) The most convenient. Available in all major cities in Japan.

●Tokyo Subway Ticket(24h / 48h / 72h) Unlimited travel ticket for Tokyo Metro & Toei Metro (*Not available for JR). Best value for Tokyo visitors, but limited availability.

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For more information for transportation system in Tokyo, refer to my blog.

"What's the best ticket for Tokyo transportation?"

Important message from the supplier

- Kindly make an inquiry for my available days.

- I offer tours up to 4 People to maximize each person's experience.

- I'm Tokyo based. My tours basically start/end in Tokyo. If you like to start/end outside Tokyo 23 wards, kindly cover my transportation fee from/to there. Thank you for understanding.

- For Mt.Fuji or Hakone, refer to the map of location on gallery.

Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
  • 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
  • No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Tokyo Tour Guide - Kaori S.

Joined 2019

Kaori S.
4.98 / 5
(127 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Kaori S.

Kon-ni-chi-wa. Hello! I'm Kaori, having lived in Tokyo for more than 20 years since I got married to a photographer who lives here. Originally from Shizuoka prefecture which has Mt.Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan. I took 2 working-holiday-visa stays in my younger days. One is in Toronto, Canada, and another is Australia touring by motorcycle. One year respectively.


I love travel both international and domestic. I myself love travel freely. That's how I love helping individual travelers like you. Love nature, gardens, trekking, greenery, also anime. My favorite is taking you to the off-the-beaten tracks where I love and sharing my seasonal favorites.


I'm happy to make tailor-made tours only for you (up to 4 people) upon your request.

・Half Day as you like (up to 4 hours) : 40,000 JPY

・Full Day as you like (up to 8 hours) : 64,000 JPY

・Extra hour over 8hours : 6,000 JPY/hour

I often spend multiple days with the same group to accommodate itinerary for multi days by including my seasonal favorites.


I often do Mt.Fuji or Hakone tour. In many cases, the locations are mixed up between Mt.Fuji Five Lakes area and Hakone area, which are not the same place. Please refer to the map I uploaded on gallery to check the sites you are interested in. Also my blogs will help your understanding both areas - "The location difference of Mt.Fuji (Fuji Five Lakes) and Hakone".


As a national government licensed guide, I've got deep knowledge of Japanese culture and history. I really enjoy talking about the way of life with people from different cultures. I'm quite an outgoing person, ( but organized well! ), easy to get along with anybody, including small kids to teenagers. Can't wait to see you soon!

Reviews

Kaori's Kamakura Tour Was Pure Magic — Don't Miss the Lantern Festival!

We booked an 8-hour private tour to Kamakura with Kaori and it was hands down one of the best days of our trip! She took us to see the Great Buddha, which was even more impressive in person, then on to Hasedera Temple for some gorgeous views. One of our favorite stops was Houkoku-ji Temple — sitting in the bamboo grove sipping matcha was such a peaceful, magical experience. We took our time exploring everything without ever feeling rushed, and Kaori's knowledge of the history and culture made every stop so much richer. The best part? We stayed out until after dark to catch the Enoshima Island Toro Lantern Festival, and it was absolutely stunning — definitely a highlight we wouldn't have known about without her. Such a perfect mix of history, culture, food, and a little bit of magic. Highly recommend Kaori and this tour if you're headed to Kamakura!

Renee K.

Kaori S.

Thank you for writing a wonderful review on my Kamakura tour. Great to hear you enjoyed whole day in Kamakura, including Toro lantern festival in Enoshima island. Kamakura itself has a lot to appreciate in great nature near the ocean. Full of samurai history and Zen culture. Enoshima’s seasonal lit-up event is one of my favorites. I appreciate you gave me the opportunity to share this wonderful experience together. As evening falls, every site of island has become impressive with calm lantern light. Thank you for choosing me your guide for two days. Hope to see you again in the future. Big hugs, Kaori

WELL PLANNED AND SAW SO MUCH

Had such a great time exploring Tokyo with our guide, Kaori! She gave us a awesome overview of the city and clearly knew her stuff — history, culture, little details you'd never pick up on your own. We went to Asakusa and checked out some beautiful temples and shrines, wandered through Yanaka (such a cool, low-key neighborhood), strolled down Nakamise shopping street for souvenirs, and grabbed some amazing street food at Tsukiji Outer Market. Through it all she was so much fun to be around — funny, easy to talk to, and just genuinely smart about the city. Kaori made the whole day feel effortless. Highly recommend her if you're visiting Tokyo!

Renee K.

Kaori S.

Dear Renee san, thank you very much for taking your time to give me such a warm review. Your recommendation means a lot to me. So happy to hear you felt effortless during the tour with me. It is my pleasure to show around Tokyo with good navigation so that visitors can explore more of Tokyo on their own without any concern. Thanks to your extension from half day to full day in advance, we really did a lot in a day in shopping, eating, and strolling around! Hope to see you again in the future! Big hugs, Kaori 


Kaori is excellent!

We had an amazing day with Kaori visiting Kamakura. Our family of 4 (with two young adult children) were visiting Japan for the first time. Kaori took us on a fantastic tour of Kamakura. She was very friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and created a very fun and interesting itinerary for us. She was very good at communicating leading up to our tour. On the day of the tour she was flexible with changes we asked for. Her English is amazing. Altogether it was one of the best days of our trip. I very highly recommend Kaori.

Rodney R.

Kaori S.

Hello Rodney san, thank you so much for giving an excellent review on me and kindly sharing a wonderful photo with Great Buddha! So glad to hear your family enjoyed Kamakura day trip during your stay in Tokyo. I also had a great time in chatting with each of you for a whole day together. Especially, it was fun and I felt happy to see each of you enjoyed street food and shopping in Komachi street at your pace on the way back to Kamakura station. It was yummy (oishii おいしい!), wasn’t it! Hope to see you again in your future travel to Japan. Big hugs, Kaori

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